How Long Does It Take to Plan a Funeral?
Having to plan a funeral is something that most people will face at least once in their lifetime. Doing so can be a daunting prospect, with the funeral planning process…
Death Certificates – Why They Matter and How To Get One
Death certificates are very important pieces of paperwork that most people are eager to get after a death has occurred. Most people do not know who is involved in finalizing…
What Are the Benefits of a Green Funeral Home?
I’m sure most of you are familiar with your local, traditional funeral home, offering what we have always known as the only two options for death care: cremation and burial.…
The Importance of Funeral Preplanning
The Importance of Funeral Preplanning When we think about planning for the end of our time on this planet, most people plan exactly what will happen to their money, their…
Natural Organic Reduction, Why Do We Call It Terramation?
Terramation, also known as Natural Organic Reduction or human composting, is starting a wide sweep of legislation throughout the nation. A process that previously existed in a very agricultural, red-state…
The Dangers of Embalming and The Alternative of Human Composting
The Dangers of Embalming and The Alternative of Human Composting The practice of embalming is incredibly widespread - a New York Times article published in 2019 estimates that 50% of…
Aquamation vs Terramation
Aquamation vs Terramation, diving deeper into the differences of Alkaline Hydrolysis (Aquamation) and Human Composting (Terramation) “Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of…
The Return Them Home Project | Giving Families Affected by Suicide of a Loved One an Option that Nourishes New Life
1 every 11 minutes. 50,000 moms, dads, sons, daughters every year. The second leading cause of death for those aged 10-34. The 10th leading cause of death nationwide. These are…
Top 5 Cremation Alternatives And Eco-Friendly Options
Are there cremation alternatives? Are these alternatives earth-friendly? How do they compare to the environmental impact of cremation? People may not think cremation has an environmental impact, but it does.…
Death Cafe Event At Return Home
We're excited to announce that we'll be hosting our first death cafe at our facilities in Auburn, WA. All are welcome to attend, caffeinate, eat cake and talk about death.…